86403 Particle agglut antibody screening
Also known as: particle agglutination screen, agglutination antibody test
Particle agglutination antibody screening test detecting various antibodies through visible agglutination of sensitized particles in rapid format.
In Plain Language
antibody screening test; particle clumping test
Clinical Context
Rapid screening test for detecting various antibodies including those against bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic antigens. Used as initial serologic screen before confirmatory testing.
RVU Information
CPT 86403 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 86403?
CPT 86403 (Particle agglut antibody screening) is a Pathology & Lab code. Particle agglutination antibody screening test detecting various antibodies through visible agglutination of sensitized particles in rapid format.
Who uses CPT code 86403?
CPT 86403 is used by Serology, Immunology, Pathology. Rapid screening test for detecting various antibodies including those against bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic antigens. Used as initial serologic screen before confirmatory testing.
When is CPT 86403 used?
Rapid screening test for detecting various antibodies including those against bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic antigens. Used as initial serologic screen before confirmatory testing.
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